Week of May 20, 2018

To the Best of Our KnowledgeThe Third Act - If life is a stage, what happens when the curtain rises on your third and final act? When you realize there’s a limited amount of time left in your career and in your life? This week, how to embrace your third act.

University of the AirDebussy's Piano Portraits - Claude Debussy was one of the most innovative composers in history and he had a remarkable ability to create images through music. From the Orient to turn-of the Century America and the mysterious to the comic, Debussy brought it out in the sounds of the piano. Pianist Catherine Kautsky will give us the background on some of Debussy’s most vivid compositions and their sometimes controversial sources of inspiration.Guest(s): Catherine Kautsky

Old Time Radio DramaGunsmoke - "Indian Horse" :
Obnoxious Lieutenant Flagg wins a horse race against Sy Pilcher, old Howling Dog is another matter however.
This episode originally aired on May 15th, 1954.

Old Time Radio DramaThe Great Gildersleeve - "House Hunting" :
Leila has gotten the nesting instinct and thinks the Burton house would make an ideal home for the Gildersleeves!
This episode originally aired on May 16th, 1942.

The Morning ShowExploring The Uniqueness & Personalities of Animals - From western bluebirds to predatory coyotes, animals across the diverse spectrum of breeds and species have their own sense of intelligence and emotions, according to our guest. He draws on research and stories from his life with animal companions and explains how an animal of any species is unique, with an individual personality. Do your beloved pets have personalities as unique as humans? Guest(s): John Shivik

The West Side with Rich KremerThe West Side, May 21, 2018 - Wisconsin Deer Farmers: Walker CWD Proposals Will Put Us Out Of Business
Industry Group Condemns Governor's Proposed Rules For Fencing, Transferring Deer
Wisconsin deer farmers and hunting ranch owners fear they’ll be driven out of business by a plan to curb chronic wasting disease introduced by Gov. Scott Walker. And if the state forces farmers to kill their herds, one owner says taxpayers could be forced to reimburse them.

Chapter A DayThe Philosopher's Flight 11 of 15 - Norman Gilliland reads from The Philosopher's Flight, a novel by Tom Miller. The philosophers go into Boston to break up a Trenchers parade and find that it amounts to nothing. As they convene for some strategizing, the Trenchers stronghold across the street, Castle Club, bursts into flames. A note takes credit for the arson on behalf of the philosophers. Amid the chaos, Robert races to the roof and rescues a man from the fire, a man who turns out to be the arch-enemy Maxwell Gannet.

Central TimeTrump's Call For FBI Investigation, Need For More Inclusive School Safety Plans, The Nostalgia Trap - The Department of Justice's inspector general is investigating a claim that the FBI spied on Donald Trump's presidential campaign. We look at what Trump's allegation means for the Russia probe. Then, while active shooter drills are now commonplace practices at schools, they're not as inclusive to students with disabilities as they could be. We learn more from our guest. We also take a look at why the nostalgic longing we feel for an idealized past could also serve to be a separating force between different racial and cultural groups.

Central TimePolice Body Cam Report, White House Suppresses Water Quality Report, Border Patrol Forcing Family Separation - The Milwaukee Police and Fire Commission just received a new report looking at whether police body cams affect officers' use of force. We'll dig into the results. The Trump administration and the EPA blocked the publication of a study that found hazardous chemicals found in drinking water and other household products throughout the United States, including some military bases. We find out more from our guest. We also find out more about families being separated by border patrol.

The Morning ShowNew Survey Measures Attitudes Of State Residents On Policing And Justice Issues - The Wisconsin Professional Police Association just released its 2018 Wisconsin Law Enforcement Survey, which aims to measure about how state residents are feeling about a variety of policing and justice issues, including the use of body cameras, police shootings, and gun control laws. The group’s executive director breaks down the results, and discusses how the results could shape public policy going forward. Guest(s): Jim Palmer

Chapter A DayThe Philosopher's Flight 12 of 15 - Norman Gilliland reads from The Philosopher's Flight, a novel by Tom Miller. After putting Gannett in stasis, Robert takes satisfaction in kicking him off the roof and sets his sights toward a major competition, which he refers to as the Cup. Dar returns to her apartment to find a manikin burning in effigy, presumably the work of vengeful Trenchers.

Central TimeArbitration Ruling, Drug Use By Workers Up Nationwide, Book 'Fragmented Democracy' - In what's being viewed as a win for employers and a loss for workers, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that companies can require its employees to settle disputes through individual arbitration instead of class action. We discuss what the decision means for businesses and workers. Plus, a new book examines American democracy and the participation in politics from the viewpoint of those living in or near poverty, particularly those reliant on programs such as Medicaid. We talk to the author about her research. We also learn about new data showing an increase in positive drug tests required by employers.

The Morning ShowThe Dark Side Of Coffee - When you think of dangerous jobs, you probably think of things like coal mining, logging, or construction work. Coffee roasting? Not so much. But new findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that a chemical byproduct of coffee roasting, diacetyl, might pose serious health risks to workers. We talk with the journalist whose investigative work prompted the study. Guest(s): Raquel Rutledge, Nick Brown

The Morning ShowHow To Make The Gatherings In Our Lives More Meaningful - People typically spend a lot of time in different types of gatherings ranging from meetings to conference calls to dinner parties. The problem, our guest says, is that too many of these are an “ineffective” use of our time. Join us as we consider how to turn these gatherings - both work and play - into meaningful and memorable experiences.Guest(s): Priya Parker

Chapter A DayThe Philosopher's Flight 13 of 15 - Norman Gilliland reads from The Philosopher's Flight, a novel by Tom Miller. Robert excels in the Cup competition, advancing his hopes to join the Rescue and Recovery Corps but Dar cites the dangers of the profession and wants him to promise not to join it.

The Morning ShowNew Report Details Wisconsin Wages, Job Rates - The latest quarterly jobs numbers are out, and they reveal wage conditions in metro areas across Wisconsin. Our guest is an economist who breaks down the latest data and what we can learn about the state’s economy from the “gold standard” of job metrics. He also discusses the unemployment rates and the latest job count in Wisconsin communities.Guest(s): Steve Deller

The Morning ShowHow To Make Cooking A Spiritual Practice - Cooking and eating can seem like just another chore that’s part of a busy day. But, our guest says these tasks can also be opportunities to enjoy the sacred in everyday activity. We look at how we can employ cooking as a spiritual process and learn how we can live and cook from our own experience.Guest(s): Edward Espe Brown

Chapter A DayThe Philosopher's Flight 14 of 15 - Norman Gilliland reads from The Philosopher's Flight, a novel by Tom Miller. After passing his flight test, Robert is invited to join the Rescue and Recovery Corps and decides to join despite Dar’s warning.